RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:      DOCKET NUMBER:  01-03586

            COUNSEL:  NONE

            HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of 2X be upgraded.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

There is no  supporting  evidence  for  this  reenlistment  code.   He
enlisted in the Air National Guard on 27  Sep  01,  and  his  RE  code
should be changed to something more fitting of an honorable discharge.
 He has done nothing to deserve a 2X code.  He was an exemplary airman
for the time he was enlisted and he  completed  all  of  his  required
school and upgrade training for his position.  He says his  supervisor
knew he was getting out at the end of his enlistment and  offered  him
the early separation,  but  he  was  not  told  that  there  would  be
difficulty in pursuing another military career.

In support of his appeal, applicant submitted his DD Form 214, DD Form
293 (Application for the Review or Discharge  or  Dismissal  from  the
Armed Forces of the United States) and a personal letter.

Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 16 July 1982, the applicant  enlisted  in  the  Regular  Air  Force
(RegAF) for a period of four years, in the grade of airman basic.

On 24  Jun  85,  the  commander  signed  an  AF  Form  418,  Selective
Reenlistment/Noncommissioned Officer Status Consideration, denying him
reenlistment  due  to  performance,  reliability  and  acceptance   of
responsibility not being the caliber normally  expected  of  a  member
with his grade and experience level.

On 6 Sep 1985, the applicant was discharged under  the  provisions  of
AFR 39-10 (Early Separation Program – Strength Reduction) in the grade
of airman first class with an honorable  characterization  of  service
and an RE code of 2X [First term airman considered  but  not  selected
under the Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP)].  He was credited with
3 years, 1 month, and 21 days of active service.

He is currently serving in the Kansas Air National Guard (KSANG).   He
enlisted in the Air National Guard (ANG) on 26 Sep 2001 for  a  period
of 6 years, in the grade of airman first class (A1C/E-3).

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE reviewed this application and indicated that the RE code 2X
is correct.  They state that  the  applicant  has  not  satisfactorily
indicated  the  commander’s  action  to  deny  him  reenlistment   was
inappropriate or not in compliance with Air Force policy.

A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Applicant says that he is no longer  the  same  person  the  commander
talked about on the AF Form 418.  At that time in his  life,  he  felt
that he could take on the world and that he knew everything.   He  was
immature and a disrespectful person, who joined  the  service  to  get
away from his family and didn’t think taking orders was necessary.  He
assures us that does not exist today.

He’s now very reliable and able to  accept  the  responsibility  of  a
higher-ranking airman.  He acknowledges that he will have to work  his
way up through the ranks.  He has a secure job and has worked  for  13
and a half years and he has 3 children.  He has completed  studies  as
an Emergency Medicine Technician (EMT) and volunteers with  the  local
Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Applicant believes he will be a substantial asset to the Air Force and
hopes the Board will give him a chance to prove it by changing his  RE
code to a more favorable one, so that he can stay in the ANG and serve
his country proudly.

Applicant provided his personal statement, and letters from his  Group
Commander, Readiness Flight Officer, and Readiness Flight Chief.

Applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit E.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing  law
or regulations.

2.  The application was not  timely  filed;  however,  it  is  in  the
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

3.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of error or injustice. The applicant’s assigned RE  code  of
2X  accurately  reflects  the  circumstances  at  the  time   of   his
separation.  Specifically, that he was considered but not selected for
reenlistment under the Selective Reenlistment Program.   Nevertheless,
after reviewing the applicant’s  complete  submission,  including  the
supporting statements submitted in his behalf from the  commanders  of
his Air National Guard (ANG) unit attesting to his  positive  attitude
and performance and who believe it would be in the  best  interest  of
the ANG and the Air Force to retain him, we are persuaded some form of
relief is warranted.  Therefore, as a matter of clemency, we recommend
that the applicant’s RE Code be changed to “3K.”  This is a code  that
can  be  waived  for  prior  service  consideration,  provided  he  is
otherwise qualified for enlistment under  an  existing  prior  service
program.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the  Department  of  the  Air  Force
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on  6 September 1985,
he was discharged with Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code “3K.”

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The following members of the Board considered this application  AFBCMR
Docket Number 01-03586 in Executive Session on 11 June 2002, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

                 Ms. Olga M. Crerar, Panel Chair
                 Mr. George Franklin, Member
                 Mr. Charlie E. Williams Jr., Member

All members  voted  to  correct  the  records,  as  recommended.   The
following documentary evidence was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 26 Dec 01, w/atchs.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAE, dated 5 Mar 02, w/atchs.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Mar 02, w/atchs.
     Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant, dated 15 Apr 02, w/atchs.




                                   OLGA M. CRERAR
                                   Panel Chair



AFBCMR 01-03586




MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

      Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air
Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the
authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat
116), it is directed that:

      The pertinent military records of the Department of  the  Air
Force  relating  to  APPLICANT  be  corrected  to  show   that   on
6 September 1985, he was discharged with  Reenlistment  Eligibility
(RE) code “3K.”





            JOE G. LINEBERGER
            Director
            Air Force Review Boards Agency